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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.89, 150.15 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.89, 150.15 and 84.28 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.89 : 150.15 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.89/150.15 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.89x = 150.15 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.89x = 12,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654.64/108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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